These extreme stunts aren’t just magic tricks—they’re a religious experience
Eating glass. Fire walking. Sword swallowing. These acts that shock and delight have roots in the real and mythical practices ...
Fire-walking Tongaat temple faces demolition after two decades
A WELL-ESTABLISHED Hindu temple in Tongaat faces demolition after 21 years of serving the community, despite maintaining ...
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Hindu devotees in Myanmar walk across hot coal and pierce skin during fire festival
Hindus in Myanmar put their best foot forward on Wednesday - and prayed it wouldn’t get burnt to a cinder. Hundreds of the faithful gathered at a temple in the capital Naypyitaw for an annual festival ...
“Pookkuzhi” festival at Periya Mariamman temple begins with flag hoisting
Annual "Pookkuzhi" festival at Periya Mariamman Temple includes flag hoisting, fire-walking, pujas, and deity processions.
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Celebrating 150 years of firewalking at Africa's oldest Hindu temple
Every year, hundreds of devotees gather to test their faith and courage by walking barefoot over burning ... this sacred site is home to Africa’s oldest Hindu temple and the birthplace of ...